Category archives: P5 Blog

Let’s go exploring!

P5 went on an exploration outside and managed to find all the letters hidden within our school grounds. Once found, all the children tried to decipher the word and they eventually discovered that our new topic was … Read more

We were outside a lot this month. We have been out in the Secret Forest which we love. We climb trees, make potions in the mud kitchen, assess risk, problem solve and search for minibeasts in a variety of habitats. … Read more

As part of one of our S.T.E.M. challenges, Primary 5 made tin foil boats. This was such an enjoyable challenge. Firstly, we made out simple boats out of tin foil only. The aim was to see how many glass pebbles … Read more

Primary 5 have started their Clyde in the Classroom topic.

Clyde in the Classroom is a Clyde River Foundation project which uses the life history of a native Scottish species, the brown trout, to promote awareness of river ecology among … Read more

December has been a busy time for Primary 5. First of all, we were busy elves making reindeer food for the school Christmas Fayre. The children all worked very well as a team, making sure everything was ready and prepared … Read more

Mr. Duffy The Victorian Teacher

By Sienna Glen and Ayla Tallett

Primary 5 have been learning about the Victorians. One day Mr. Duffy came into our class and acted as a Victorian teacher. Everyone was laughing at the start but … Read more

Moet The Cat by Esme Higgins

Mrs Stevenson brought her pet cat, Moet, into the class for a day. The day before Moet arrived, the teacher said. “Someone’s coming in tomorrow.” Everyone was excited. When Moet came in, “Ohh’s” and … Read more